I'm an idiot - Phishing scam (apple)

I'm an idiot - Phishing scam (apple)

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Maxf

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8,409 posts

241 months

Saturday 31st January 2015
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Bloody fuming with myself... I just clicked on an email from 'Apple', which looked reasonable, but once I'd clicked through was obviously a phishing scam. Unfortunately, my computer dumped a load of information into the boxes on the website I'd clicked through to. I sussed it was dodgy when I saw they wanted info they already had and closed the site, and quickly changed my apple passwords, and a few others just in case (paypal etc).

So, have I royally screwed up here? My address and DOB were auto filled in, as were a list of the apple products I've owned, with serial numbers! Anything I can do, or just brace for a load of hassle and keep an eye on my credit record?

MissChief

7,111 posts

168 months

Sunday 1st February 2015
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It's possible as you didn't confirm any info that you're safe but it is also possible that the site may have scraped the details you entered (or were entered for you) without even having to confirm them or click submit.

AJB88

12,421 posts

171 months

Sunday 1st February 2015
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sounds like your browser is set up to autofill in boxes.

AdeTuono

7,254 posts

227 months

Sunday 1st February 2015
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AJB88 said:
sounds like your browser is set up to autofill in boxes.
Well done, Sherlock!

AJB88

12,421 posts

171 months

Sunday 1st February 2015
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Thanks I want a medal now..